I Lost My Motorcycle in NYC. Here's What I Learned in 9 Years.

Nine years. One stolen motorcycle. Here's what I wish someone had told me before I bought my first bike in New York City. I started riding in NYC after working at Ducati — so I thought I knew what I was getting into. I didn't. No dedicated parking. Constant security setups. A motorcycle gone one morning despite everything. And the decision that finally gave me peace of mind. This is the full picture of what urban motorcycle ownership actually looks like — the costs, the stress, the street reality, and why I'd still do it again. Chapters: 0:00 — It Wasn't There 0:30 — How I Started 1:09 — The Parking Reality 1:37 — Security & What Actually Works 2:07 — NYC Streets & What They Do to Your Bike 3:21 — The Real Costs 3:50 — The Day It Was Gone 4:50 — The Garage Era 5:38 — What I'd Tell You Before You Buy If you're thinking about riding in NYC — or already do — drop your experience in the comments. And if you're new to riding, shopping for gear, or struggling to figure out sizing and fitment, check out MotoFitGuide. I built it to help riders better understand motorcycle gear, safety ratings, and fit before they buy. MotoFitGuide: https://motofitguide.com/ Ride safe, and thanks for watching. #NYC #MotorcycleNYC #UrbanRiding #MotorcycleLife #CityRiding #MotoVlog #MotorcycleTips #NYCMotorcycle #Ducati #MotorcycleSafety #UrbanMoto #NYCRider #MotorcycleOwnership #BikeLife #StreetRiding